Two polls published in Irish newspapers today show early support for a yes vote in a referendum on the EU fiscal treaty

A majority of Irish voters are prepared to support the European Union fiscal
treaty in a planned referendum, according to opinion polls published today.

The findings were the first since Ireland announced last week it would be the
only member of the eurozone to put the treaty to a popular vote.

A poll published in Ireland's Sunday Independent newspaper found 37 percent
intended to vote "yes," 26 percent "no," while the rest weren't sure.

A survey in the Sunday Business Post found 44 percent in favor, 29 percent
against and the rest unsure.

Analysts have warned autioned that Irish voters in past EU referendum
campaigns tended to say "yes" before the campaign gained traction with many
in the "don't know" camp switching to "no" votes as referendum day drew near.

The new treaty will impose spending rules and limits on euro members
restricting them from borrowing their way into a